Distant Sky(2018)
Distant Sky Synopsis
Recorded at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena in October 2017, Distant Sky captures an extraordinary and triumphant live concert from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Performing new album Skeleton Tree’s exquisite compositions alongside their essential catalogue, the band’s first shows in 3 years provoked an ecstatic response in fans, critics and band alike, renewing a profound and intimate relationship wherever they played. The band’s acclaimed tour started in Australia in January 2017 before tearing across the USA and ending in Europe, with some of the best reviews of their decorated career.
Distant Sky (2018) is a documentary and music film directed by David Barnard, released on April 12, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Thomas Wydler and Martyn Casey. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- David Barnard
- Production:
- Special Treats Productions
- Status:
- Released
Distant Sky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Cave
as Self
Warren Ellis
as Self
Thomas Wydler
as Self
- Martyn Casey
Martyn Casey
as Self
- Jim Sclavunos
Jim Sclavunos
as Self
- George Vjestica
George Vjestica
as Self
Else Torp
as Self
- Larry Mullins
Larry Mullins
as Self
Key crew
Directed by David Barnard.
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Distant Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 14 ratings.
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Distant Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Distant Sky online?
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Distant Sky (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Distant Sky?
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The main cast of Distant Sky (2018) includes Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Thomas Wydler, Martyn Casey and Jim Sclavunos. The film was directed by David Barnard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Distant Sky released?
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Distant Sky was released on April 12, 2018 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is Distant Sky worth watching?
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Distant Sky (2018) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.